KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Honda Activa electric battery swap charge plans revealed
- Can be recharged only via battery swap at brand stations
- Option for two monthly plans for different range requirements
Honda Activa Electric has been launched at Rs. 1.17 lakhs ex-showroom and what's unique about it, is the fact that you cannot charge it at your home! Yes, you heard that right. The Activa e: can only be juiced up via battery swap at the dedicated swap stations put up by Honda. And if you are wondering what the swap plans look like and how much you need to pay, this is where you need to be. Read on to find out the charges for the same, but before, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to never miss out on any latest news and automotive updates.
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Honda Activa Electric Battery Swap Plans Revealed
Honda launched two electric scooters, the Activa e: and the QC1 models. While the QC1 can be charged at home conventionally via the charger, the Activa e: can only be topped up by swapping the discharged battery with a charged one at swap stations. And now, the charges for the same are out where you will be provided with two Battery as a Service rental plans. Upon the Activa e: initial rollout, Honda established a network of e: Swap battery stations, with 231 locations in Bengaluru, 110 in Delhi, and 28 in Mumbai.
To facilitate battery swapping, Honda offers Battery as a Service (BaaS) subscription plans for Activa e: owners. These include a basic plan, priced at Rs 1,999 (+GST) per month for 35 kWh of energy, designed for daily commutes of up to 40 kilometers. For riders covering distances of up to 100 kilometers daily, an advanced plan is available at Rs 3,599 (+GST) per month, providing 87 kWh of energy.
The Honda Activa e: boasts a 7-inch TFT display, navigable via handlebar toggle switches, which integrates with the Honda RoadSync Duo app for features like turn-by-turn navigation and music controls. Further enhancing convenience is the Honda H-Smart key, providing functionalities such as Smart Safe, Smart Find, and Smart Unlock, and a few more loadings.
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Activa Electric: More Details
The Honda Activa e: is available in two distinct variants. The standard trim is priced at Rs. 1.17 lakhs (ex-showroom), while the RoadSync variant, which includes connected features, is offered at Rs. 1,51,600 (ex-showroom). Both variants utilize two 1.5kWh swappable batteries, providing a combined 3kWh capacity and a claimed range of 102 kilometers per full charge.
Verdict
The BaaS plan has not historically done well in the Indian maket, where buyers are more attached to their hardware and wants to own it with an upfront payment. If this barrier can be shattered, the Active is probably the only one to have a good chance at it. As for the Activa electric in its core field, it offers pretty decent value for the money.
